Funding and Investment
Discover Your Path to Success at Ideon Science Park
Startups and Scaling Companies:
Tailor Your Funding Strategy
At Ideon Science Park, we understand that every startup is unique, but for most, securing the right funding is vital to transform an innovative idea into a successful business. That’s why we offer a customized approach to find the right funding for your business. Whether you’re seeking venture capital, angel investors, crowdfunding, or support from family offices, we guide you through the process and connect you with the right investors.
With our extensive network and deep industry expertise, we help you identify the ideal and a tailor-made funding strategy, while empowering investors to discover high-potential opportunities. Let us guide you through the diverse possibilities and find the right fit for your vision.
Let’s talk funding! Book a meeting with our investment team to discover the right strategy and networks for your company.
Rickard Mosell and Johan Vaernholt both bring deep investor connections and solid experience in helping entrepreneurs secure the right funding. Reach out — they’ll be happy to guide you!
Funding Journeys
One of the most rewarding parts of our work is to hear about the progress of companies we have had the privilege of guiding and coaching through our growth programs.
Cognibotics
Cognibotics has secured €6.5 million through the EU’s EIC Accelerator programme to accelerate the commercialisation of its high-speed robotics technology. Read more»
Nordic Forestry Automation (NFA)
Ideon-based NFA has closed its largest funding round to date, raising SEK 48 million, to accelerate smarter forestry. Read more»
Lightbringer
Lightbringer raises $10M to take on patent attorneys in the U.S. with the world’s first AI-native patent firm. Read the article »
AlixLabs
AlixLabs closes SEK 155 million funding round after a long struggle to secure capital for its costly nanotechnology investment. Read the article »
BeammWave
Their oversubscribed rights issue brings in 85MSEK, enabling large scale profuction of their chip. Read the article »
TrackPaw
closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising 25 MSEK instead of the targeted 20MSEK. Read more »
Our Selected Investment Partners and Networks
Turbine Capital
Investing in early stage deeptech companies and opening doors to industrial partners and co-investors. Led by an experienced team taking a long perspective on investments; fund horizon of 15 years.
Keystones
One of the largest business angel networks in Denmark, with more than 450 active angels, investing in startups and scaleups. Offering a fast application process where companies can get a reply within hours.
DanBAN - Danish Business Angels
Denmark’s leading business angel network with 300 professional private business angels, often times first to invest in the seed phase. Founder friendly culture, supporting entrepreneurs from first investment to exit.
Connect Region Syd
Non-profit platform matching entrepreneurs with investors and advisors. Has more than 800 members regionally and 15 000 nation wide. Offering networking events, pitch forum and tailored capital matching.
Skåne Ventures
Co-created by Ideon Science Park, Minc, Hetch, Krinova, and the governmental venture capital company Saminvest, offering a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to secure funding on favorable terms. With an investment pool of 33.6 million SEK, this is one of Sweden’s largest initiatives supporting promising startups.
Startups and Scaling Companies:
This is How We Help You Find Capital
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- Mapping and strategy: We asses phase, capital need and identify most fitting investor category.
- Matching: Introduction to Turbine Capital , Keystones, DanBAN, Connect and other partners and networks.
- Pitch and Demo Day support: Pitch training, material assist (teaser, deck, data area etc.) and Demo Day check list.
- Growth programs: Through our growth programs, companies get guidance in financing and growth management during several months.
- Organized trips to the world’s most important tech events. Entrepreneurs, investors and business developers join our team.
Investors:
Discover Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs at Ideon Science Park
Are you looking for deal flow from some of Sweden’s most innovative startups? At Ideon Science Park, you’ll find a vibrant ecosystem where world-class research meets entrepreneurial drive.
With close ties to Lund University—one of the world’s top 100 universities—Ideon is home to cutting-edge ventures in tech, deep tech, life science, clean tech, and beyond. The cutting-edge technology and talent emerging from this collaboration create a steady pipeline of high-potential startups ready to scale.
Here, investors connect directly with innovation-driven entrepreneurs, scientists, and founders who are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Whether you’re seeking early-stage opportunities or growth-ready ventures, Ideon offers a strategic gateway to sustainable investments and long-term impact.
Get in touch with us to explore current opportunities and access our unique deal flow.
What We Do to Connect Investors and Innovators
A few highlights
Going to TechBBQ 2026
We are one of the organizers behind the Southern Sweden Delegation at TechBBQ 2026 — bringing together 100 startups, 5 regional investment agencies and support partners, and 8 science parks & incubators from across the region.
You are invited to join us!
Skåne Capital Day
We co-host Skåne Capital Day twice a year together with Minc, Hetch and Krinova. This is the premier gateway for investors seeking the most promising pre-seed companies in Southern Sweden.
Together, we are creating a curated meeting point for early-stage innovation and smart capital – building the next generation of companies.
Ideon Delegation Going to SLUSH
Every fall, growth-focused companies looking to take their innovation to the global stage are invited to join our group traveling from Ideon.
Scaling companies get exposure to top-tier investors, curated matchmaking and support from our team before, during, and after the event.
Let Us Talk
Startups and Scaling Companies:
Book a meeting with our investment team to discuss the right funding strategy for you.
Investors:
Get in touch with us for dealflow within the Ideon Science Park ecosystem (tech, deep tech, life science, clean tech and more) and to participate in our pitch days.
or call +46 709 70 88 76
